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Iran launches search for crew of downed US fighter jet

Iranian forces say they are searching for the crew of a US fighter jet that state media reported was shot down over southwestern Iran, with footage of wreckage aired and officials urging civilians to report survivors.

3 hours ago · Iran · 37 articles
war

Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it shot down a second US F-35 over central Iran

The IRGC says it downed another US F-35 over central Iran while Washington has not confirmed the report; recent US strikes in Alborz reportedly killed at least eight and Iranian authorities claim over 2,000 deaths including senior figures, claims that remain unverified.

11 hours ago · Iran · 42 articles
war

Iran restricts Strait of Hormuz, allows vetted allied ships to pass

Tehran is allowing only vetted ships from selected countries to transit the vital Strait of Hormuz under controlled procedures and possible fees, sharply reducing traffic and increasing global energy and shipping risks.

10 hours ago · Iran · 30 articles
science

Artemis II beams first Earth photos as crew races to the moon

The Artemis II crew sent back the mission's first photos of Earth from the Orion capsule as they travel toward a planned lunar flyby, marking the return of astronauts to lunar space after more than 50 years.

3 hours ago · United States · 18 articles
politics

Trump seeks $1.5 trillion defense budget and 10% nondefense cut

President Trump is asking Congress to raise Pentagon funding to $1.5 trillion for 2027 while cutting nondefense spending by 10 percent, a proposal that highlights his priority on military investment and sets up a showdown with lawmakers during ongoing funding disputes.

6 hours ago · United States · 22 articles
finance

U.S. payrolls rise 178,000 in March; unemployment 4.3%

U.S. job growth surprised to the upside in March with 178,000 payrolls added and the unemployment rate edging down to 4.3%, led by gains in health care and revisions to prior months.

6 hours ago · United States · 25 articles
politics

Min Aung Hlaing elected president by pro-military Myanmar parliament

Min Aung Hlaing won a parliamentary vote on April 3, 2026, formalising his control after the 2021 coup and an army-backed election that critics called a sham.

13 hours ago · Myanmar · 25 articles
politics

Hegseth asks Army chief Gen. Randy George to step down

The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army chief Gen. Randy George to step down and take early retirement, the latest senior leadership removal as the United States wages war against Iran.

22 hours ago · United States · 36 articles
politics

Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, names ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting AG

President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi on Apr 2, 2026 and named former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting head of the Justice Department, citing a move to the private sector amid criticism over Epstein file handling and unprosecuted cases against Trump opponents.

23 hours ago · United States · 46 articles
science

NASA's Artemis II fires engines and heads for the moon

After a Florida launch, Orion completed a less-than-six-minute trans-lunar burn to send four Artemis II astronauts toward the moon, with onboard issues including a toilet fault later resolved.

15 hours ago · United States · 33 articles
politics

Judge denies DOJ request to revive Fed subpoenas in Powell probe

A federal judge refused the Justice Department's bid to reinstate two subpoenas to the Federal Reserve in an investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying the government provided no evidence of a crime.

2 hours ago · United States · 8 articles
politics

Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners in Holy Week gesture

Havana said it will free 2,010 prisoners as a Holy Week humanitarian gesture but gave no dates or crime details; activists and officials disagree on whether political detainees are included.

16 hours ago · Cuba · 28 articles
finance

FAO warns food prices could rise further if Iran war continues

The UN says March food prices hit their highest since September and could increase further if the Iran-related conflict keeps energy and fertiliser costs elevated, forcing farmers to cut inputs or plant less and lowering future yields.

9 hours ago · Iran · 16 articles
technology

Google Pixel 9a: camera and performance for under €385 on AliExpress

The Pixel 9a has appeared on AliExpress for under €385, combining Google camera processing, a 6.3-inch pOLED 120Hz screen, Tensor G4 performance, 8GB of RAM and a 5100 mAh battery for reliable daily use.

5 hours ago · Spain · 18 articles
war

Israel threatens to bomb key bridges in southern Lebanon

Israel says it will bomb two main bridges over the Litani River as its ground invasion of southern Lebanon expands, raising fears of isolation, more civilian infrastructure damage and growing displacement.

4 hours ago · Lebanon · 8 articles
finance

Italian court orders Netflix to refund years of subscription price hikes

A court victory for Italian consumer group Movimento Consumatori requires Netflix to lower Italian subscription prices to earlier levels and refund unlawful past hikes, a decision Netflix is appealing.

1 hour ago · Italy · 5 articles
disaster

5.9 magnitude quake in Afghanistan shakes north India

A 5.9 earthquake centered in Afghanistan on April 3, 2026 produced light tremors across parts of north India; agencies report differing depth and time readings but no immediate damage.

1 hour ago · Afghanistan · 5 articles
war

U.S. strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes, US experts say

More than 100 US international law experts say American strikes and senior officials statements raise serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the war with Iran.

29 minutes ago · Iran · 4 articles
war

Why Iran hit Amazon data centres in Bahrain and what it signals for warfare

Iranian drone strikes damaged AWS data centres in the Gulf in March and April 2026, marking the first deliberate wartime attacks on commercial cloud infrastructure and highlighting new vulnerabilities as AI and military systems rely on the cloud.

12 hours ago · Iran · 15 articles
politics

Italian PM Meloni makes surprise trip to Saudi Arabia to secure oil

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni flew to Saudi Arabia to seek fuel imports as prices rose following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, in an effort to guarantee Italy's energy supply.

4 minutes ago · Italy · 3 articles
crime

Cambodia passes law targeting scam centres with new prison terms and fines

Cambodia’s parliament approved a law on April 3 to punish operators of scam centres with new prison terms and heavy fines, responding to international pressure and recent sanctions and extraditions.

3 hours ago · Cambodia · 6 articles
sports

Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup play-off defeat

Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach after a penalty shoot-out loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina ended World Cup qualification, triggering resignations and urgent leadership changes at the Italian Football Federation.

6 hours ago · Italy · 8 articles
celebrity

Judge dismisses most claims in Blake Lively harassment suit against Justin Baldoni

A federal judge threw out most of Blake Lively's claims against co-star Justin Baldoni but left three retaliation-related counts standing as the pair prepare for a New York trial.

22 hours ago · United States · 24 articles
politics

Why Pakistan's bid to broker US-Iran talks collapsed

Tehran refused to attend proposed talks in Islamabad and rejected US terms, dealing a major setback to Pakistan's mediation as regional hostilities and economic disruptions deepen.

21 minutes ago · Pakistan · 3 articles
politics

Trump orders 100% tariff on patented drug imports, with CSL carve-outs

President Trump signed an executive order imposing a default 100 percent tariff on imported patented drugs, while granting lower rates, relocation discounts and specific exemptions for plasma therapies and eligible companies.

22 hours ago · United States · 21 articles
sports

Chelsea drop Enzo Fernández after comments about Real Madrid

Liam Rosenior has dropped midfielder Enzo Fernández after comments about Real Madrid and Spain, saying the player crossed a line. The decision comes amid a run of poor results that has left Chelsea sixth and chasing a Champions League place.

8 hours ago · United Kingdom · 14 articles
politics

Chinese Politburo member Ma Xingrui under investigation

China's anti-graft watchdog has opened a disciplinary and supervisory investigation into Politburo member Ma Xingrui for suspected serious violations, without releasing further details.

7 hours ago · China · 9 articles
politics

Pam Bondi reportedly dismissed amid Epstein controversy

Media reports say President Trump has dismissed Pam Bondi as U.S. Attorney General after a tenure shadowed by controversy over the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case; Bondi is a former Florida attorney general and close Trump ally.

4 hours ago · United States · 7 articles
war

Airstrike destroys Iran's B1 bridge; officials report eight dead

Iranian authorities report eight dead and 95 wounded after an airstrike toppled the under construction B1 bridge near Karaj, hours after President Trump threatened major attacks.

15 hours ago · Iran · 15 articles
sports

Rory McIlroy vows to defend Masters after completing career grand slam

After winning the 2025 Masters to complete a career grand slam, McIlroy says he is not finished and will target a title defence and more majors while pacing his playing schedule.

22 minutes ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles
politics

Greek ministers resign after EPPO asks Parliament to lift immunity in EU farm aid fraud probe

Three ministers and New Democracy's secretary general quit after the European Public Prosecutor's Office requested Parliament strip immunity from 11 MPs in a probe into suspected fraud on EU agricultural subsidies that may total up to 230 million euros since 2019.

8 hours ago · Greece · 8 articles
politics

White House seeks US$1.5 trillion defence budget as Iran war drives costs

President Donald Trump asked Congress to approve a US$1.5 trillion 2027 defence request that would boost Pentagon spending by over 40 percent to sustain operations and rebuild stockpiles, while proposing cuts to non-defence programs to offset the cost.

24 minutes ago · United States · 3 articles
technology

Oracle names roles cut to free $8–10bn for AI projects

Oracle has notified employees across several countries of planned cuts affecting developers and managers as it reallocates up to $10 billion to AI and data center projects.

24 minutes ago · United States · 3 articles
war

Trump signals possible US ground operations in Iran as Gulf forces grow

Despite pledges of a near exit, President Trump has reinforced US forces in the Gulf and is weighing high-risk options including seizing oil hubs or recovering buried enriched uranium to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles
science

Neil Armstrong's Hidden Moon Artifacts Included the Camera That Filmed First Steps

A Temporary Stowage Bag called the McDivitt Purse was found in Neil Armstrong's closet in 2014 containing 18 items from Apollo 11, including the 16mm camera that filmed the first moonwalk.

2 hours ago · United States · 4 articles
finance

Pakistan hikes petrol 42.7% and diesel 54.9% after global oil shock

Pakistan raised petrol to 458.40 rupees per litre and diesel to 520.35 rupees, passing on steep global oil-driven price increases and removing broad subsidies, a move that will quickly raise household and transport costs.

9 hours ago · Pakistan · 8 articles
politics

Pakistan makes public transport free for a month after steep fuel price hikes

Federal and provincial governments announced 30 days of free state-run transit and targeted subsidies after petrol rose 42.7% and diesel 54.9%, prompting protests and long queues at pumps.

5 hours ago · Pakistan · 7 articles
sports

Man City v Liverpool: FA Cup quarterfinal team news and lineups

Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Saturday April 4 at 12:45pm (11:45 GMT) for an FA Cup quarterfinal that doubles as a key moment in Mohamed Salah's farewell and comes with Pep Guardiola suspended and several injury doubts.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 10 articles
war

US intelligence says half of Iran's missile launchers remain intact

Despite nearly five weeks of sustained strikes with Israeli cooperation, US officials say roughly half of Iran's missile launchers and thousands of one-way attack drones are still functional; some launchers may be buried or inaccessible, and separate drone strikes set fires at Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi refinery with no reported injuries.

13 hours ago · Iran · 11 articles
politics

Pam Bondi Ousted as U.S. Attorney General After 14 Months

President Trump told Attorney General Pam Bondi during a short ride to the Supreme Court that she was being removed, ending a 14-month tenure defined by disputes over Epstein files, demands to pursue Trump’s political enemies, and mounting White House dissatisfaction.

9 hours ago · United States · 11 articles
religion

Lagos worshippers mark Good Friday with Stations of the Cross

On April 3, worshippers carried wooden crosses through Lagos districts including Yaba and Ikeja in a Good Friday procession that combined religious observance with public expressions of resilience amid inflation, job insecurity and violence.

2 hours ago · Nigeria · 4 articles
technology

Cyber attack hits Northern Ireland C2K school system

The Education Authority says the C2K school system was targeted, access is suspended while Capita investigates and a mandatory password reset has been issued as officials check for any data breach.

4 hours ago · United Kingdom · 5 articles
war

Ukraine seeks Easter truce as Russian strikes kill eight

A massive missile and drone attack near Kyiv and other strikes killed at least eight people on Friday as Ukraine warns of a shift in Russian tactics and President Zelensky signals openness to an April 12 Easter truce.

3 hours ago · Ukraine · 4 articles
finance

Reese heir accuses Hershey of replacing real chocolate and peanut butter with cheaper substitutes

Brad Reese, grandson of Reese's founder, says Hershey altered classic recipes and has accused the company of a slow, partial response; Hershey says limited reversions are planned and denies changing Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles
finance

Four overlooked NSW tree-change towns cheaper than Sydney homes

Moss Vale, Mudgee, Armidale and Alstonville offer tree-change lifestyle, strong local amenities and median house prices well below Sydney, drawing city buyers seeking cheaper, greener living.

1 hour ago · Australia · 3 articles
technology

College student’s cat meme helps crack massive Kimwolf botnet

A Rochester Institute of Technology student helped unravel Kimwolf, the world’s largest botnet, by winning the trust of an anonymous insider on Discord and passing key findings to security teams and law enforcement.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles
health

Over 3.1 million eye drop bottles recalled in US over sterility concerns

K.C. Pharmaceuticals has recalled over 3.1 million bottles across eight brands sold at major US retailers after possible nonsterility was identified and the FDA issued a Class II designation.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles
health

Experts warn against microdosing GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

Microdosing of GLP-1 drugs to save money or lessen side effects is rising in the US, but doctors and regulators warn compounded microdoses are unapproved, potentially unsafe, and often ineffective.

1 hour ago · United States · 3 articles
war

UN humanitarian chief accuses Trump of treating Iran conflict like a game show after US strikes civilian targets

Tom Fletcher, the UN under secretary general for humanitarian affairs, warned that recent US strikes on Iranian targets and President Trump’s threats to hit infrastructure breach international law and risk harming civilians.

9 hours ago · Iran · 9 articles
finance

Türkiye inflation cools to 30.9% in March despite Iran war energy pressure

TurkStat data show annual inflation fell to 30.9% and monthly CPI rose 1.9% in March as tight monetary policy and fiscal measures helped limit energy pass-through amid Iran war pressures.

6 hours ago · Turkey · 7 articles
war

Iran claims the upper hand as US-Iran war disrupts global energy

Trump claims near victory, but Tehran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and continued resistance have given Iran strategic leverage that is raising global economic and diplomatic stakes.

3 hours ago · Iran · 4 articles
war

Iranian missile debris damages Petah Tikva factory, footage shows

Drone footage shows damage after debris from an intercepted Iranian missile struck a Petah Tikva factory, as Israel continues to intercept incoming missiles on day 35 of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

3 hours ago · Israel · 4 articles
entertainment

Super Mario Galaxy Movie criticized for flat humor and thin plot

A reviewer says the Super Mario Galaxy Movie fails to entertain, citing sparse laughs, uneven pacing and weak characterization despite a few standout moments.

3 hours ago · United States · 4 articles
religion

Good Friday urges reflection on sin and the need for forgiveness

Christians mark Good Friday by reflecting on guilt and the promise of forgiveness, a theme now visible in culture and supported by neuroscience.

9 hours ago · Canada · 7 articles
politics

Company linked to Trump sons offers drone interceptors to Gulf states amid Iran attacks

Powerus, which recently added Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is marketing defensive drone systems to Gulf states as regional demand rises after US-led strikes on Iran; the company denies conflicts of interest.

10 hours ago · United States · 8 articles
health

Biometric age checks proposed to curb youth vaping

Manufacturers are testing ID scans, biometrics, blockchain and Bluetooth chips to block underage use as Spain tightens rules and experts warn the systems can be bypassed.

2 hours ago · Spain · 3 articles
war

US strikes on Iran may constitute war crimes, say international law experts

Over 100 international law experts in the US say American strikes on Iran and senior officials' rhetoric raise serious concerns about violations of international humanitarian and human rights law after attacks hit civilian sites.

18 hours ago · Iran · 11 articles
war

Trump says he could reopen Strait of Hormuz with more time

President Trump said he could reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz with more time and warned of further attacks on Iran, while Iranian authorities report thousands of civilian deaths and extensive infrastructure damage.

4 hours ago · United States · 4 articles
war

Iran leaders walk among Tehran crowds to show control amid war

President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi have mingled with supporters in central Tehran in a deliberate show of control after weeks of targeted strikes and an ongoing U.S.-Israeli campaign, officials and analysts say.

6 hours ago · Iran · 5 articles
war

UN Security Council delays vote on force to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping

A Bahrain-drafted resolution to authorize multinational defensive force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was postponed for Good Friday and has no new date amid divisions at the UN over measures targeting Iran.

14 hours ago · Iran · 10 articles
war

U.S. and Israel Strike Iranian Civilian Infrastructure as Tehran Vows Wider Retaliation

U.S. and Israeli strikes destroyed Iranian civilian infrastructure, provoking Iranian missile and drone counterstrikes across the Gulf and a wider regional escalation that has killed and displaced thousands and drawn fresh international concern.

2 hours ago · Iran · 3 articles
technology

Google lets US Gmail users change their username

Google now allows Gmail users in the United States to change the part before @gmail.com, with mail delivery to both addresses, reuse limits and recommended backups.

5 hours ago · United States · 5 articles
crime

Italian art museum hit by cyberattack

A major Italian museum said its digital systems were breached after attackers displayed the phrase "Nothing like the Louvre"; officials are probing the incident and no artworks have been reported stolen or damaged.

6 hours ago · Italy · 5 articles
politics

China says Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks advancing

Beijing said on April 3 that negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan are progressing after Chinese mediation, as the neighbours seek to end cross-border fighting that began in October.

9 hours ago · China · 6 articles
religion

Pope Leo XIV will carry the cross through all 14 stations at the Colosseum

On his first Good Friday as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV will personally bear the wooden cross for all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum in Rome, marking the first full papal carrying of the cross in decades.

2 hours ago · Vatican City · 3 articles
sports

Arteta cautious as injury-hit Arsenal prepare for FA Cup quarter

Arsenal will be without Noni Madueke against Southampton, while Mikel Arteta says Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber may be available as the club manages multiple injury concerns.

4 hours ago · United Kingdom · 4 articles
war

Starmer calls Iran's attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery reckless

Keir Starmer condemned the strikes as reckless and confirmed the UK has deployed Rapid Sentry air defences to Kuwait as Britain leads diplomatic efforts over the Strait of Hormuz.

3 hours ago · Kuwait · 3 articles
science

China watches Artemis 2 after onboard toilet malfunctions

NASA sent Artemis 2 on a 10-day crewed lunar fly-by that encountered a toilet malfunction hours after launch, and experts say China is closely observing the mission for technical insights as it advances its own moon program.

8 hours ago · China · 5 articles
crime

Romanian golden helmet and two gold bracelets recovered after 2025 Dutch museum theft

A 2,500-year-old Geto-Dacian helmet and two ancient gold bracelets stolen from the Drents Museum in January 2025 were recovered after suspects provided information, while a third bracelet remains missing.

3 hours ago · Romania · 3 articles
war

Trump shifts timelines for US-Iran war

In his first televised address since operations began on 28 February, President Trump gave a new short-term timeline for the US-Iran campaign while senior officials and analysts offered divergent estimates and explanations.

7 hours ago · United States · 6 articles
technology

OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN

OpenAI has bought TBPN and hired its founders in a surprise move aimed at shaping the public discussion of AI while pledging to preserve the show's editorial independence.

24 hours ago · United States · 14 articles
finance

SpaceX in talks with Saudi PIF for about $5 billion anchor stake in planned IPO

Sources say Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund discussed taking an approximately US$5 billion anchor stake to protect its sub 1 percent holding as SpaceX lines up investors for an IPO it hopes will raise about US$75 billion.

23 hours ago · United States · 13 articles
religion

Pope Leo XVI urges peace in calls with Israeli and Ukrainian presidents

Vatican says Pope Leo XVI phoned Isaac Herzog and Volodymyr Zelensky to press for diplomatic talks, civilian protection and urgent aid amid the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

6 hours ago · Vatican City · 5 articles
sports

Abhishek Sharma fined 25% of match fee despite SRH win

Abhishek Sharma was fined 25% of his match fee and handed one demerit point for audible offensive language under Article 2.3, a sanction he accepted, even as his 48 off 21 helped Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 65 run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

2 hours ago · India · 3 articles
health

NHS staff resist using Palantir under £330m data deal

Clinical and nonclinical NHS workers say they are refusing to use Palantir's Federated Data Platform amid ethical, privacy and trust concerns, complicating a £330 million programme meant to reduce care delays.

2 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles
finance

Russia offers increased oil and LNG supplies to India amid Middle East crisis

Russian first deputy prime minister Denis Manturov told Indian officials Russian firms can increase oil and LNG flows to India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise energy prices, and both sides discussed wider trade and energy cooperation.

5 hours ago · India · 4 articles
war

Drone attack sparks fires at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery

A drone attack on April 3 hit Kuwait Petroleum's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, causing multiple unit fires as emergency crews and Kuwait's air defences responded and Bahrain issued siren warnings.

13 hours ago · Kuwait · 8 articles
politics

UK marmalade may need relabelling as 'citrus marmalade' under proposed EU food deal

A post-Brexit SPS deal could require UK producers to change marmalade labels if Britain re-aligns with updated EU food regulations to ease trade.

3 hours ago · United Kingdom · 3 articles
politics

Labor board orders Amazon to bargain with Staten Island Teamsters

The National Labor Relations Board ordered Amazon to recognize and negotiate with the Teamsters at its Staten Island warehouse after the 2022 union vote, while Amazon says it will seek court review of the decision.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
entertainment

Super Mario Galaxy, La Grazia and 53 Domingos top this week’s film releases

Film critic Jerónimo José Martín summarized three notable releases: the family-friendly Super Mario Galaxy, Paolo Sorrentino's La Grazia, and Cesc Gay's stage-to-screen drama 53 Domingos.

8 hours ago · Spain · 5 articles
politics

IU and Podemos race to register joint Por Andalucía list before deadline

With less than 24 hours before the registration deadline for the May 17, 2026 Andalusian election, Izquierda Unida and Podemos have not finalized a joint list for Por Andalucía, raising the risk of a last-minute collapse similar to 2022.

23 hours ago · Spain · 26 articles
technology

Quadra earns AWS Premier Tier and AI Services Competency

Bengaluru-based Quadra announced it has become an AWS Premier Tier Partner and earned the AWS AI Services Competency, strengthening its ability to move enterprise AI from pilots into secure, scalable production.

7 hours ago · India · 6 articles
finance

Iran war revives stagflation risk after 1970s oil shock

Escalation in Iran is lifting energy costs and raising the risk that Europe could face simultaneous high inflation and weak growth, forcing the ECB to balance higher interest rates against slowing demand.

9 hours ago · Iran · 6 articles
technology

Australia threatens court action against social media firms over under-16 ban

Australia’s eSafety regulator found major compliance gaps on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok and is preparing evidence to seek Federal Court enforcement of the under-16 social media ban.

20 hours ago · Australia · 10 articles
entertainment

Peaky Blinders movie filmed across England and Wales

The Peaky Blinders feature, released in 2026 on Netflix in Spain, was shot at landmark locations across England and Wales, from Pontcysyllte Aqueduct to Liverpool and the Black Country.

9 hours ago · United Kingdom · 7 articles
technology

LG 27-inch UltraGear OLED gaming monitor drops to $500 on Amazon

The 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED 27GS93QE is on sale at Amazon for $500, offering a QHD OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and adaptive sync support.

3 hours ago · United States · 3 articles
crime

Prosecutors probe CNews over alleged racist comments about Saint-Denis mayor

The Paris prosecutor's office has opened a hate speech probe into CNews after complaints that panel remarks targeted Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected Black mayor of Saint-Denis, while a second probe examines alleged cyberbullying.

4 hours ago · France · 3 articles
crime

UN confirms four cases of sexual abuse by security mission in Haiti

A UN secretary general report says four allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by personnel of the Multinational Security Support mission in Haiti were confirmed in 2025, part of 568 global complaints that year and set against a long history of UN-related abuse in Haiti.

6 hours ago · Haiti · 4 articles
technology

Microsoft to invest $10 billion in Japan for AI infrastructure and cybersecurity

Microsoft will invest 1.6 trillion yen over 2026-2029 to build AI infrastructure in Japan, train 1 million tech workers by 2030, and deepen cybersecurity cooperation with government and local firms.

15 hours ago · Japan · 8 articles
technology

Google launches Gemma 4 for smartphones and data centres

Google released Gemma 4, four open-source models under Apache 2.0 that scale from effective 2 billion parameter edge models to a 31 billion parameter flagship, offering advanced reasoning, vision, audio and long-context support for devices from smartphones to data centre workstations.

23 hours ago · United States · 14 articles
crime

Chinese national arrested in Nepal over multi-million rupee crypto scam

Kathmandu police arrested 35-year-old Zhu Yi-eng after seizing transaction records linked to NRs 179.97 million and electronic devices; he is in five days judicial remand while investigations continue.

6 hours ago · Nepal · 4 articles
entertainment

NCT's Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years

SM Entertainment announced on April 3 that founding NCT member Mark will leave the agency on April 8, ending his roles in NCT 127 and NCT DREAM and prompting emotional fan reactions.

11 hours ago · South Korea · 7 articles
politics

Medvedev urges Russia to drop tolerance for Ukraine's EU drive

Dmitry Medvedev told Russian officials Moscow should abandon a tolerant stance on Ukraine joining the EU, warning the bloc may become a military-economic threat to Russia.

11 hours ago · Russia · 5 articles
politics

France bans Annual Meeting of Muslims of France in Paris over terrorism fears

French authorities prohibited the 40th Annual Meeting of Muslims of France at Paris–Le Bourget citing heightened terror and public order risks after a foiled bomb plot, and organisers plan to appeal.

20 hours ago · France · 8 articles
war

Human remains found on Thai ship hit in Strait of Hormuz

Owner Precious Shipping said remains were discovered on the Mayuree Naree after an Iranian attack in the Strait of Hormuz left three crew missing and severely damaged the engine room.

8 hours ago · Thailand · 5 articles
technology

Leaders call for a 'Manhattan Project' to manage AI and jobs

Business leaders at a Just Capital event urged a nationwide public private effort to reskill workers and prevent social strain as AI accelerates, while polls show public optimism mixed with demands for protection and oversight.

8 hours ago · United States · 6 articles
health

How to dye Easter eggs safely and keep them edible

Follow simple cooking, cooling and storage rules, avoid cracked eggs, and use plastic eggs for long outdoor hunts to reduce food safety risk.

6 hours ago · United States · 4 articles
finance

Panama Papers at 10: How the leaks reshaped Nigeria’s transparency laws

Ten years after the Panama Papers exposed offshore holdings tied to top politicians and businesspeople, Nigeria adopted mandatory beneficial ownership disclosure in law, built sector registers, and launched tax regularization programs, even though the leaks did not produce direct prosecutions.

5 hours ago · Nigeria · 4 articles
disaster

Massive explosion reported in northern Tehran

Eyewitnesses and local media say a large blast struck northern Tehran on 3 April 2026; on-the-ground reporting is ongoing and officials have opened an investigation.

3 hours ago · Iran · 3 articles
politics

Experts urge UK to approve Jackdaw gas field amid energy uncertainty

Industry bodies and energy experts are pressing the UK government to approve the North Sea Jackdaw gas field while regulators review new environmental submissions and ministers await a decision.

10 hours ago · United Kingdom · 7 articles